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Martin Olage

News Writer

Martin Olage is a news writer at Mwakilishi, covering Kenyan, diaspora and international news. He joined Mwakilishi in 2023 and writes daily on the stories shaping Kenya and its diaspora.

His reporting runs from politics and current affairs at home to immigration policy, work opportunities and community life abroad.

He aims to keep Kenyans everywhere connected to the news that affects them, wherever they are.

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Nairobi Water Shutdown to Leave Residents Without Supply for 24 Hours
Kenya

Nairobi Water Shutdown to Leave Residents Without Supply for 24 Hours

Thousands of Nairobi residents, businesses and institutions are expected to experience water shortages for about 24 hours following the shutdown of a major supply pipeline for emergency repairs.The Athi Water Works De…

Oct 13, 2026▶ Listen
Number of Kenyans Gaining Canadian Permanent Residence Rises by 51% in Seven Months
Immigration

Number of Kenyans Gaining Canadian Permanent Residence Rises by 51% in Seven Months

Kenyan nationals secured 1,010 Canadian permanent residence grants between January and July 2026, up from 670 during the same period in 2025, even as Canada recorded an overall decline in new permanent residents.Figur…

Oct 13, 2026▶ Listen
ODM Dismisses Online Death Rumours About Oburu Oginga, Says He Is Recovering
Kenya

ODM Dismisses Online Death Rumours About Oburu Oginga, Says He Is Recovering

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has dismissed online rumours about party leader Oburu Oginga’s health, saying he is recovering well and is expected to leave hospital within the next two days.ODM Secretary General…

Oct 13, 2026▶ Listen
Kenya’s Economy Hits USD 151 Billion but Remains Africa’s Seventh Largest
Kenya

Kenya’s Economy Hits USD 151 Billion but Remains Africa’s Seventh Largest

Kenya’s economy has grown to an estimated USD 151.15 billion (KSh19.6 trillion), maintaining its position as East Africa’s largest economy, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).The latest estimates show…

Oct 13, 2026▶ Listen
Gachagua Says It Is Too Early to Pick Opposition Presidential Candidate
Kenya

Gachagua Says It Is Too Early to Pick Opposition Presidential Candidate

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged opposition leaders to be patient as they work towards forming a united political alliance ahead of the 2027 General Election, saying it is too early to decide who wil…

Oct 13, 2026▶ Listen
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Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi Appoints Pauline Njoroge to Lead Campaign Communications
Kenya

Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi Appoints Pauline Njoroge to Lead Campaign Communications

The Linda Mwananchi Movement has appointed political strategist Pauline Njoroge as interim head of communications in its Presidential Campaign Secretariat as it builds structures ahead of the 2027 General Election.The…

Oct 13, 2026▶ Listen
Ruto to Uhuru: You Broke Our Deal on Presidential Succession
Kenya

Ruto to Uhuru: You Broke Our Deal on Presidential Succession

President William Ruto has accused retired President Uhuru Kenyatta of breaking a political agreement to support his presidential ambitions after completing two terms in office, reviving their dispute ahead of the 202…

Oct 12, 2026▶ Listen
US Investigates Harvard, Yale and Seven Other Universities Over J-1 Visa Misuse
Immigration

US Investigates Harvard, Yale and Seven Other Universities Over J-1 Visa Misuse

The US Department of Labour has launched an investigation into the J-1 visa programmes of nine leading American universities, issuing subpoenas to examine whether the institutions have complied with immigration rules…

Oct 12, 2026▶ Listen
Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki Takes Helm of Council of Governors
Kenya

Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki Takes Helm of Council of Governors

Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki has been elected chairperson of the Council of Governors (CoG), with Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka named vice-chairperson and Baringo Governor Benjamin Cheboi appointed council w…

Oct 12, 2026▶ Listen
Kenya’s US Ambassador David Kerich Warns Diaspora Against Social Isolation
Diaspora

Kenya’s US Ambassador David Kerich Warns Diaspora Against Social Isolation

Kenya’s Ambassador to the United States, David Kerich, has urged Kenyans living abroad to strengthen community ties and support networks to address social isolation and mental health challenges.Kerich made the appeal…

Oct 12, 2026▶ Listen
Kenyan Diaspora Mourns Gilbert Olet, Father of Digital Creator Lydia Tett Olet
Diaspora

Kenyan Diaspora Mourns Gilbert Olet, Father of Digital Creator Lydia Tett Olet

Gilbert Olet, the father of UK-based Kenyan digital creator Lydia Tett Olet, died on 9 October 2026 at the age of 81 following a brief illness.His death has left relatives and friends in Kenya, the United Kingdom and…

Oct 12, 2026▶ Listen
How Kenyan Designer Jeffrey Kimathi Is Taking African Culture to Global Fashion
Diaspora

How Kenyan Designer Jeffrey Kimathi Is Taking African Culture to Global Fashion

Kenyan-born designer Jeffrey Kimathi is using his New York-based fashion label, Jamhuri Wear, to promote African heritage and strengthen cultural ties between Kenya and its diaspora communities.After moving from Nairo…

Oct 12, 2026▶ Listen
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Kenyan Diaspora Turns Chicago Marathon Into Celebration of National Pride
Diaspora

Kenyan Diaspora Turns Chicago Marathon Into Celebration of National Pride

Kenyans living in the United States gathered in large numbers to support their compatriots at the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, celebrating the country's athletes and their achievements on the international s…

Oct 12, 2026▶ Listen
Gachagua Pledges to Sacrifice Presidential Ambitions for United Opposition Candidate
Kenya

Gachagua Pledges to Sacrifice Presidential Ambitions for United Opposition Candidate

Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has pledged to support a single opposition presidential candidate in the 2027 General Election, saying he is ready to make personal sacrifices to help def…

Oct 12, 2026▶ Listen
Ruto to Opposition: You Cannot Defeat Me With Slogans Alone
Kenya

Ruto to Opposition: You Cannot Defeat Me With Slogans Alone

President William Ruto has challenged opposition leaders to present clear policies and practical solutions ahead of the 2027 General Election, dismissing their criticism of his administration as lacking substance.Spea…

Oct 12, 2026▶ Listen
Government Helicopter Carrying PS Festus Ng’eno Crash-Lands in Kericho
Kenya

Government Helicopter Carrying PS Festus Ng’eno Crash-Lands in Kericho

A government helicopter carrying Environment Principal Secretary Dr Festus Ng’eno and other senior officials crash-landed at Kericho Golf Club on Monday, injuring the pilot and leaving the aircraft heavily damaged. Al…

Oct 12, 2026▶ Listen
Opposition Unity Faces Test as Jubilee and Wiper Eye Mombasa Governor Seat
Kenya

Opposition Unity Faces Test as Jubilee and Wiper Eye Mombasa Governor Seat

Jubilee Party leader Fred Matiang’i has announced plans to field candidates for most elective positions at the Coast ahead of the 2027 General Election, as opposition parties negotiate possible alliances to challenge…

Oct 11, 2026▶ Listen
Ruto Praises Team Kenya After Three Podium Finishes at Chicago Marathon
Sports

Ruto Praises Team Kenya After Three Podium Finishes at Chicago Marathon

President William Ruto has congratulated Amos Kipruto, Sharon Lokedi and Brigid Kosgei after their performances at the 2026 Chicago Marathon, where Kipruto won the men’s race while Lokedi and Kosgei finished second an…

Oct 11, 2026▶ Listen
Djibouti Boat Disaster Kills 109 Migrants, Including 15 Children
World

Djibouti Boat Disaster Kills 109 Migrants, Including 15 Children

At least 109 migrants, including 15 children, have died after a boat carrying about 350 people capsized off the coast of Djibouti. Dozens remain missing, while around 80 people have been rescued. The boat was travelli…

Oct 11, 2026▶ Listen
Kenyan Nursing Student Found Dead in River Cam After Disappearing in Cambridge
Diaspora

Kenyan Nursing Student Found Dead in River Cam After Disappearing in Cambridge

Nelbert, a Kenyan nursing student at Anglia Ruskin University, was found dead in the River Cam in Cambridge on the morning of 9 October, after failing to return home following a work shift the previous evening.The Bac…

Oct 11, 2026▶ Listen
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